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Distance from Senekal to E 71

N Senekal → E 71
Road distance
393.9 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
253.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.55×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
38
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 16 min
End point
East
Return: 33 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
376 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
62.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R752.04
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R755.16
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R915.95
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R921.62
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R992.28
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R996.39
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,208.54
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,216.02
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,305.63
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,311.04
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,590.19
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,600.03
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
153° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
333° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.3169, 27.6225
End coords Destination point
-30.3461, 28.8233
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Senekal to E 71 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 393.9 km in roughly 6 hrs 16 min.
Travel modes
Senekal → E 71
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Car
393.9 km
6 hrs 16 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
393.9 km
~6 hrs 3 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
394 km
↑ 3 hrs 29 min faster
Flight time
47 min
With airport
~2 hrs 47 min
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393.9 km 6 hrs 16 min
Start Senekal
Finish E 71
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  2. Turn right
    3.1 km
  3. Continue left
    42.1 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left
    34.6 km
  5. Turn right
    0.4 km
  6. Go straight
    36.1 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left
    0.1 km
  8. Merge slight right
    11.6 km
  9. Continue straight onto Mpilo Boulevard
    5.9 km
  10. Continue straight onto Main South
    0.9 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Main South
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Main South
    5.1 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Principal Highway
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Principal Highway
    6.4 km
  15. Turn slight left
    0.6 km
  16. Go straight
    11.2 km
  17. Continue straight
    2.6 km
  18. Turn right onto Construction Bypass
    0.5 km
  19. Continue left onto Construction Bypass
    0.1 km
  20. Continue slight right
    0.8 km
  21. Turn right
    0.1 km
  22. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.5 km
  23. Turn right onto Trading Post Road
    0.7 km
  24. Turn left
    0.6 km
  25. Continue right
    20.0 km
  26. At the end of the road, turn left
    113.0 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn left
    31.8 km
  28. Turn slight left
    10.4 km
  29. Turn slight left
    11.6 km
  30. Continue straight onto Main South 1
    2.9 km
  31. Continue slight left
    3.5 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  33. Continue
    32.6 km
  34. Go straight onto Station Road
    1.7 km
  35. Turn right onto Market Street
    0.4 km
  36. Turn left onto Main Street
    1.6 km
  37. Turn left onto East
    0.2 km
  38. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ E 71 → Senekal Senekal to Johannesburg Senekal to Pretoria Senekal to Cape Town Senekal to Durban Johannesburg to E 71 Pretoria to E 71 Cape Town to E 71
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
197.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 8 min • 3 hrs 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
28.4 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
65.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
21.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
64.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at E 71
06:44 – 17:17
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 33 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 5 min
SunriseDawn break
06:44
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,646.31
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.88
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R78.77
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,732.96
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Senekal -28.31694, 27.62250
Midpoint
197.1 km
Total: 393.9 km
Midpoint 197.1 km
393.9 km 6 hrs 16 min
Destination E 71 End: East -30.34606, 28.82330

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 393.9 km
Return-cycle span 787.7 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 16 min
Maneuver count 38
Maneuver density 9.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 197.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.31694, 27.62250
Midpoint -29.65787, 27.77648
End -30.34606, 28.82330
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Questions 9
How far is Senekal from E 71? +
Senekal is about 393.9 km from E 71 by road.
How long does it take from Senekal to E 71? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Senekal to E 71 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Senekal to E 71? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Senekal to E 71? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R752.04 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R755.16 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R915.95 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R921.62 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Senekal to E 71? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Mpilo Boulevard
From Senekal To E 71
Main
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Construction Bypass
From Senekal To E 71
Main 1
From Senekal To E 71

Route Locations

Start area
Senekal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
E 71, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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